The National Weather Service on Friday issued a freeze advisory for parts of North Florida, including Bostwick and Palatka in Putnam County.
Cold weather shelters will be opening in Palatka as forecasters continue to predict an icy cold Christmas weekend.
A white Christmas is still probably just a dream, but experts are expecting frosty temperatures to sweep through Putnam County this weekend as families gather for festivities.
10 p.m. update:
By FREIDA FRISARO and JULIE WALKER
Associated Press
Officials are warning Putnam County residents to prepare for potential flash flooding and storm surges later this week as a subtropical storm approaches Florida.
By CRISTIANA MESQUITA and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press
A storm surge watch and tropical storm watch are in effect in parts of Putnam County as officials are advising residents in at-risk areas to evacuate before Hurricane Ian arrives.
Key highlights Sunday:
A tornado left a path of destruction south of Crescent City on Saturday, damaging several structures but injuring no residents.